Longtime Lake Norman bar to be shuttered
A popular bar in downtown Cornelius is closing in January, signaling a big change ahead for the block it sits on.
Suspect accused of beating his roommate to death has bond revoked
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — William Bordsen, the suspect in a July homicide in east Charlotte, has had his bond revoked, court records show. The victim, 65-year-old Robert "Bob" Murphy, was found dead in his east Charlotte apartment after what police describe as a brutal beating around 4 a.m. on July 28 following a fight over...
Charlotte-area religious foundation dispatches support to deadly Tennessee explosion site
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deployed crisis-trained chaplains to the Nashville area following an explosion at a munitions plant that has left at least 19 people unaccounted for.
1 killed, 3 injured in southwest Charlotte crash, MEDIC says
One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash in southwest Charlotte Sunday morning, MEDIC said.
Tega Cay Ranked South Carolina’s Richest City; Fort Mill Comes In at No. 7
TEGA CAY, S.C. — Tega Cay has been named the wealthiest place to live in South Carolina, topping a new statewide list that also places Fort Mill at No. 7....
Couple, 80, Make Unexpected Offer to New Owners After They Sell Them Their ‘Cherished’...
After buying their home sight unseen, a young couple was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome from the former owners
Rev. Jesse L. Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr. Aide, Confirmed Dead Four Years After...
Douglas played a pivotal role in planning several civil rights marches, including the infamous Bloody Sunday March in Selma, Alabama. Rev. Jesse L. Douglas, a close aide to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died in 2021 at age 90, though his passing has only recently come to light. According to his daughter, Adrienne...
Torrence Creek Elementary celebrates 20 years, students practice giving back
CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg school celebrated its 20th anniversary on Friday. Torrence Creek Elementary School opened its doors in 2005. On Friday, Torrence the Eagle led students, teachers, and alumni down the school’s halls as they celebrated 20 years of learning, growth, and community. “We are celebrating...
Search continues for Charlotte man missing for over a month
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help as the search continues for a man who may be dealing with cognitive issues.
Local nonprofit launches street psychiatry program
A Home for All, a housing initiative powered by United Way, is providing psychiatric care to those who lack access to it—unhoused people in Mecklenburg County. Why it matters: At least 2,415 Mecklenburg County residents were counted as homeless as of April 30, according to data released today. Wellness...
